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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1962226

FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43207

Financials

$4.4M$4.3M2022$5.9M$5.6M2023$7.1M$6.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$7,102,322$6,941,164$161,158$2,193,122$3,414,043-$1,220,921
June 30, 2024990$5,851,996$5,583,203$268,793$1,822,835$3,204,915-$1,382,080
June 30, 2023990$4,361,593$4,280,078$81,515$1,618,620$3,269,493-$1,650,873
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,102,144
of which government grants
$2,711,761
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$78
Other revenue
$100

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$24,752
Management and general (functional)
$6,941,164

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,822,835
Total assets, end of year
$2,193,122
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,414,043
Net assets, end of year
-$1,220,921
Gross receipts
$7,102,322
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Winfred DearingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,312$1,312
Dalon MyricksBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,250$1,250
Noni BanksBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,250$1,250
Melissa ConrathBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,125$1,125
Kevin DixsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000$1,000
Peter JamesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000$1,000
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Winfred DearingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,688$1,688
Peter JamesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,500$1,500
Annette ShawBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,375$1,375
Dalon MyricksBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,375$1,375
Noni BanksBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,250$1,250
Melinda McFannBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$750$750
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Winfred DearingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,688$1,688
Peter JamesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,500$1,500
Annette ShawBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,375$1,375
Dalon MyricksBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,375$1,375
Noni BanksBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,250$1,250
Melinda McFannBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$750$750

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
190 SOUTHWOOD AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-1133
In care of
% BRIAN ADAMS CFO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANNETTE SHAW, 190 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Signed the 990
Darlene Holt, Treasurer
Phone
(614) 545-2000

Mission

FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY SOUTHWEST IS A STATE-FUNDED CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT HELP TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES FRESHMAN 22, EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WHILE PREPARING FOR THE WORKFORCE OR THEIR ASPIRATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. FSW IS STAFFED WITH CERTIFIED AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS THAT USE ONLINE CURRICULUM AS A PRIMARY TEACHING TOOL THAT IS COMPLIMENTED BY CORE CONTENT PULL OUT CLASSES. THIS COMBINATION ALLOWS FOR ONE-ON-ONE INTERACTION WITH STUDENTS, BOTH IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN A LAB SETTING. ALL COURSES OFFERED MEET THE STATE STANDARDS

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE SCHOOL PROVIDED EDUCATION TO 458 STUDENTS CONTINOUS GROWTH IN THE AREA
    Expenses $6,941,164 · grants $2,711,761 · revenue $4,390,383

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1962226
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,193,122
Income (IRS master file)
$7,102,322

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$7,102,322$6,941,164$2,193,122XML
990June 2024$5,851,996$5,583,203$1,822,835IRS
990June 2023$4,361,593$4,280,078$1,618,620XML
990June 2022$3,272,637$2,983,143$1,351,686IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-1962226).

Questions about FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS

What is the EIN of FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS is 43-1962226.
Is FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANNETTE SHAW.
Who are the officers and directors of FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,312 (Winfred Dearing, Board Member).
How much revenue does FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,102,322, expenses of $6,941,164 and total assets of $2,193,122 at year end.

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